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36 Ideas for Dressing Up Your Wedding Cake with Fresh Florals

September 27, 2016 | Junebug Weddings

Besides you and your new spouse, of course, your wedding cake is the showstopper of your reception! Wedding cake trends come and go, but a sprinkle of fresh florals will always be our favorite way to dress up the sweetest part of your dessert table. Whether your cake is one or six tiers, iced with white frosting or totally naked, flowers are the perfect way to take it to the next level. These floral-adorned cakes are sure to prove that getting your florist and cake maker to team up is one seriously amazing marriage!

Small Cakes with Bold Blooms

Whether you’re sharing a tiny cake for your elopement or intimate affair, or you decide on a small cake to accompany an array of alternative desserts, your little wedding cake shouldn’t hide in the shadows! With the addition of gorgeous florals, these small cakes come with a big punch.

photo by Shari + Mike Photographers; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Paula McManus Photography, cake by Cake Couture NI, floral design by FloralEarth; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Rob + Kristen Photography; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Katch Silva, cake by The Bloomin Gypsy, floral design by 24 Carrots Catering; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Sogno del Fiore, cake by Deux Bakery, floral design by Jenny Mann Floral; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Sue-Slique Photography, cake by Taste Linda’s Cake, floral design by Wildflower; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Alysia & Jayson Photography, cake by Goodrich Gourmet Catering; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Bonnie Jenkins, cake by Tome, floral design by Ginger Lily & Rose; see more from this wedding here!

Partially Iced and Naked Cakes

What these cakes lack in icing, they sure make up for in flowers! A beautiful wedding cake doesn’t have to mean layers of frosting or fondant. Especially for forest, rustic, and whimsical weddings, a naked or partially-iced cake fits the nontraditional atmosphere while fresh flowers add a natural flair!

photo by Matthew Moore Photography, cake by Barr Mansion, floral design by STEMS; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Gabe McClintock; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Jessi Field Photography, floral design by Supposey, cake by Apple Market; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Erica Rose Photography, cake by Midnight Sun Catering, floral design by Bloomsbury Blooms; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Dan Stewart Photography, cake by Simply Sweet by Jessica, floral design by Smitten Events; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Kreativ Wedding, cake by Mundus, floral design by Indigo Blumenladen; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Holly Kringer Photography, cake by Cakes Rock, floral design by 3 of Cups; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Nisha Ravji Photography, floral design by Austin & Co.; see more from this wedding here!

photo by India Earl; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Kreativ Wedding, cake by The Baker’s Wife, floral design by Die Zaubernuss; see more from this wedding here!

White on White

Nothing says wedding cake like tiers of white icing! For your classic celebration, add a layer of elegant visual interest to your traditional cake with a few gorgeous white blooms. Ask your florist for their favorite flowers in white and watch your cake go from so-so to sophisticated!

photo by Yvette Roman, cake by Christine Dahl Pastries, floral design by LouLoudi; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Erich McVey, cake by Nic and Nic Cakes, floral design by Lushka; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Richard Cao, cake by Janet’s Mediterranean Cuisine; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Cyrience Creative Studios, cake by The Judy Lab, floral design by The Arrangement NYC; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Stephanie Rogers Photography, cake by Sweet Treets Bakery, floral design by Bouquets of Austin; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Benj Haish, cake and floral design by Butter & Bloom; see more from this wedding here!

A Dose of Color, Texture, and Personality

Like any other area of your wedding décor, floral design is a great way to infuse your personality into your wedding. A great florist can help you create a cohesive color and texture story throughout your day, from your bouquet to your centerpieces, to your wedding cake!

photo by Kelly Pratt Photography, cake by Cakes by Georgia, floral design by The Special Event Florist; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Morgan Ashley Photography, floral design by Wild Roots LA; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Jennifer Ballard, cake by Megan Joy Cakes, floral design by Cori Cook Floral Design; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Wildhagen Photography, floral design by Jenn Sanchez Floral Design; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Ten21 Photography, cake by Truly Scrumptious, floral design by Skea Flowers; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Amber Vickery Photography, cake by Sophie’s Bakery, floral design by Sprout; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Jason Mark Harris, cake by Fox’s Cupcake, floral design by Carnival Flowers; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Photography Anthology, floral design by SOULflowers; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Swak Photography, cake by Fatty Patty’s Cakes, floral design by Signature Events; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Fete Photography, cake by Icing on the Cake, floral design by Flowers by Larry; see more from this wedding here!

photo M2 Photography, floral design by Papertini, cake by Hotel Monaco; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Jessie Schultz Photography, cake by Love Cakes, floral design by Collected with Love; see more from this wedding here!

Looking for more wedding cake inspiration? You’ve got to see the 9 times gold wedding cakes stole the show!

A Lovely Adventure Elopement in the Scottish Highlands

September 27, 2016 | Junebug Weddings

After deciding to ditch their plans for a big wedding, Jamie and Jourdan switched gears for an adventure elopement in the Scottish Highlands. The intimate celebration was made even more special by photographer Jo Donaldson and her associate Liam, who found the perfect ceremony spot by a fallen tree and even joined the newlyweds for dinner after an epic trek through the mountains. Jamie looked impossibly lovely hiking around in her gold and cream dream gown, which she made by hand during rainy weekends leading up to the wedding day!

The Couple:

Jamie and Jourdan

The Wedding:

Ballachulish, Scotland

I designed and made my wedding dress which was always something I had wanted to do. Good quality lace is jaw-droppingly expensive so I decided to use fabric from an oversized blouse I brought from a second hand store. I then spend some rainy weekends with my mannequin and eventually, the dress was created.

I suppose I should say that my favorite moment was “seeing Jamie in her beautiful dress for the first time,” but I would say the pie. ‘Twas delicious. Seeing Jamie was a close second or third though.

After brief but hearty hugs were exchanged with our photographers on our wedding day, Jo said, “I don’t know if you’ve chosen an actual spot to say your vows, but just down the road a tree has fallen and made a clearing into the forest.” I wanted to cry because I was thinking “hoorah! I have truly found my kindred spirit.” We both had that same mindset about what was to gain by being outdoors. It just got better from there.

Make sure all your decisions are based on what you want. Not what ‘they’ say you need to do or what you feel like you have to do to people please. Every decision Jourdan and I made was because it’s what we wanted. I look back now and there is honestly nothing I would change.

I was originally planning for a wedding that involved hiring out a space, organising food and party favours, entertainment and the outfits of a bridal party etc. It would have been quite a large event. But one day I reached a point where I asked myself If these particular elements were important to me and the answer was “no,” so the idea of an elopement seemed the ideal choice for us. When planning our elopement, the most important element was the location. I wanted somewhere outdoors. A natural surrounding that was intact and undisturbed. A location that is so painfully beautiful that could be described as encompassing it’s own emotional charge. Having our wedding outdoors, away from built up and developed spaces, ensured that the focus was where we wanted it to be. Between Jourdan and I and the commitment we were making.

Make sure that whatever professional you require to assist you on your wedding day, that you have a good relationship, communicate well and are both of an understanding on what you want to achieve. Jo and I communicated regularly even before we reached Scotland and committed time to getting to know each other so by the time we met, Jo knew what I wanted before I did.

Our advice: Get married in Scotland. Even if you’re hideous, the scenery makes you look a little better!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Jo Donaldson Photography

We don’t know about you, but Jamie and Jourdan’s adventure elopement totally stole our hearts! Planning an adventure elopement of your own? Check out these 16 mind-blowing elopement destinations around the world!

Vintage East Austin Wedding Inspiration With an Irish Twist

September 26, 2016 | Junebug Weddings

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Inspired by her own family’s Irish heritage, handwritten love letters, and the dazzling 1930s, Amber Vickery Photography set out to create the ultimate east Austin wedding inspiration shoot! With its vintage vibes and old school charm, Hillside Farmacy served as the perfect venue for this styled shoot. We can’t get enough of the decadent yet subtle floral designs from Gypsy Floral, and we think the three vintage bridal dresses from The Ivy Retreat totally transport this shoot straight to 1930s Ireland!

The Talented Team:

Photography & Styling- Amber Vickery Photography
Reception Venue – Hillside Farmacy
Floral Design – Gypsy Floral
Invitations – Fine Day Press
Makeup Artist – Trashy Roots
Wedding Dress – The Ivy Retreat

A very special thanks to Amber Vickery Photography for sharing this gorgeous shoot with us! Love Amber’s cool East Austin wedding photography style? Then you’ve got to see this French meets Texan wedding she shot at Justine’s Secret House!

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